2012 Big East men's basketball tournament

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Notre Dame's Jack Cooley (45) drives past Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (10) and Chane Behanan (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Friday, March 9, 2012. less

Notre Dame's Jack Cooley (45) drives past Louisville's Gorgui Dieng (10) and Chane Behanan (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament ... more

Louisville's Chane Behanan (24) defends Notre Dame's Scott Martin (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Friday, March 9, 2012. less

Louisville's Chane Behanan (24) defends Notre Dame's Scott Martin (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Friday, March ... more

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Sean Kilpatrick #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates after defeating the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the Big East men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Sean Kilpatrick #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates after defeating the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the Big East men's basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden ... more

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Dion Waiters #3 of the Syracuse Orange goes to the hoop against Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the quarterfinals of the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 08: Dion Waiters #3 of the Syracuse Orange goes to the hoop against Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the quarterfinals of the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at ... more

Cincinnati's Sean Kilpatrick (23) drives past Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Friday, March 9, 2012. Cincinnati won the game 71-68. less

Cincinnati's Sean Kilpatrick (23) drives past Syracuse's C.J. Fair (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Friday, ... more

Louisville's Kyle Kuric (14) shoots over Marquette's Jae Crowder (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Kuric scored 20 points as Louisville won the game 84-71. less

Louisville's Kyle Kuric (14) shoots over Marquette's Jae Crowder (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, ... more

Georgetown head coach John Thompson III gestures during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Cincinnati defeated Georgetown in double overtime 72-70. less

Georgetown head coach John Thompson III gestures during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Cincinnati defeated Georgetown ... more

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker (44) defends a shot by Georgetown's Jason Clark during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game in the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Cincinnati won 72-70 in double overtime. less

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker (44) defends a shot by Georgetown's Jason Clark during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game in the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. ... more

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker (44) defends a shot by Georgetown's Jason Clark during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game in the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Cincinnati won 72-70 in double overtime. less

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker (44) defends a shot by Georgetown's Jason Clark during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game in the Big East Conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. ... more

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun yells during the final moments of a quarterfinal game of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Syracuse in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun yells during the final moments of a quarterfinal game of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Syracuse in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Syracuse players and the mascot line-up for the national anthem during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse fans walk past a beer delivery van in front of the Blarney Rock Pub in the Manhattan borough of New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012, following an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East Conference tournament between Syracuse and Connecticut. Syracuse won 58-55. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Furticella)

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker, left, passes around Georgetown's Henry Sims during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Cincinnati's Jaquon Parker, left, passes around Georgetown's Henry Sims during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Syracuse's James Southerland, right, celebrates with an unidentified teammate, center, while Connecticut's DeAndre Daniels walks off the court during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's James Southerland, right, celebrates with an unidentified teammate, center, while Connecticut's DeAndre Daniels walks off the court during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college

Syracuse's Dion Waiters reacts after a basket by a teammate during the quarterfinalnam round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's Dion Waiters reacts after a basket by a teammate during the quarterfinalnam round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8,

Syracuse's James Southerland, left, gets a hand on the ball as Connecticut's Shabazz Napier drives to the basket during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's James Southerland, left, gets a hand on the ball as Connecticut's Shabazz Napier drives to the basket during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in

Connecticut's Andre Drummond, right, puts his hand on Shabazz Napier head after Napier was fouled during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Andre Drummond, right, puts his hand on Shabazz Napier head after Napier was fouled during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York,

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim points during the quarterfinals round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat

Syracuse's Fab Melo, left, and James Southerland, right, block Connecticut's Tyler Olander during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday,

Syracuse's James Southerland reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat Connecticut 58-55. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's James Southerland reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday,

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim claps during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. Syracuse beat

Syracuse's Dion Waiters hangs on the rim after slamming the ball during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's Dion Waiters hangs on the rim after slamming the ball during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against Connecticut in New York, Thursday, March

Syracuse's C.J. Fair, center, looks after a shot while being defended by Connecticut's Andre Drummond, left, and Tyler Olander during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's C.J. Fair, center, looks after a shot while being defended by Connecticut's Andre Drummond, left, and Tyler Olander during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference

Syracuse's Fab Melo, second from right, battles for a rebound with Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb, right, and Andre Drummond during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's Kris Joseph, center, tries to put up a shot while being defended by Connecticut's Roscoe Smith, left, and Andre Drummond during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Thursday, March 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Syracuse's Kris Joseph, center, tries to put up a shot while being defended by Connecticut's Roscoe Smith, left, and Andre Drummond during the quarterfinal round of the Big East NCAA college basketball

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier takes the ball to the hoop during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier takes the ball to the hoop during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier reacts after making a basket during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. At right is West Virginia's Darryl Bryant. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier reacts after making a basket during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. At

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun reacts during a game against West Virginia in the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun reacts during a game against West Virginia in the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut

Connecticut's Ryan Boatright, center, jumps past West Virginia's Dominique Rutledge, left, and Kevin Jones during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York,

West Virginia's Kevin Jones, right, is defended by Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Kevin Jones, right, is defended by Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, and Alex Oriakhi celebrate their win over West Virginia during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, and Alex Oriakhi celebrate their win over West Virginia during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament against West Virginia in New

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, is fouled by West Virginia's Deniz Kilicli during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, left, is fouled by West Virginia's Deniz Kilicli during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

West Virginia's Gary Browne, left, and Connecticut's Shabazz Napier fight for a ball during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Connecticut beat West Virginia in overtime 71-67. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Gary Browne, left, and Connecticut's Shabazz Napier fight for a ball during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb, center, makes the basket and is fouled by West Virginia's Deniz Kilicli, left, while Kevin Jones looks on during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb, center, makes the basket and is fouled by West Virginia's Deniz Kilicli, left, while Kevin Jones looks on during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference

Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi, right, drives against West Virginia's Dominique Rutledge during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) less

Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi, right, drives against West Virginia's Dominique Rutledge during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. ... more

West Virginia's Darryl Bryant is fouled by Connecticut's Roscoe Smith, left, during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Darryl Bryant is fouled by Connecticut's Roscoe Smith, left, during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the hoop against Dominique Rutledge #1, Kevin Jones #5 and Gary Browne #14 of the West Virginia Mountaineers during their second round game of the 2012 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the hoop against Dominique Rutledge #1, Kevin Jones #5 and Gary Browne #14 of the West Virginia Mountaineers during their second ... more

West Virginia's Aaron Brown, center, looks to pass through Connecticut defenders during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Aaron Brown, center, looks to pass through Connecticut defenders during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP

West Virginia's Jabarie Hinds, left, tries to hang onto the ball against UConn defenders during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Jabarie Hinds, left, tries to hang onto the ball against UConn defenders during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7,

West Virginia's Kevin Jones, left, looks looks to shoot past Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi (34) during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

West Virginia's Kevin Jones, left, looks looks to shoot past Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi (34) during the second round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament in New York, Wednesday, March

Connecticut's Niels Giffey, right, blocks a shot put up by DePaul's Worrel Clahar during the first round of the Big East NCAA college basketball conference tournament game, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in New York.